Have a blog? That’s great! Keep it updated? Even better! How do you feel about your writing? Are you attracting readers and keeping them coming back for more?

Here are some tips from Web Warrior Marketing to consider when posting your next entry:

1. Trim the Fat – are you rambling on too much? Possibly repeating yourself…or just saying extra stuff so it looks like you have more to say? Less is more. Keep it on topic and focused on key points you want to address. People have busy schedules – if they want to read a novel, they’ll buy one at the bookstore.

2. Paint a Picture with Your Words – to really connect with your readers, use descriptive sentences, so that as they are reading, they can envision what you are saying. Better yet – add a photo or image to your blog…because as the saying goes “A picture is worth 1000 words”.

3. Stand Out – the most successful bloggers are unique. People want to know what they have to say because they offer something different. They may be humorous, off-the-wall (where appropriate), unpredictable, and/or extremely insightful. Keeping up with current events and industry-related news is a must!

Blogs are a great advantage if you have a website, because they are a source of ongoing fresh content for your website, which the search engines love when it comes to ranking your website. Contact Web Warrior Marketing if you are interested in SEO services (search engine optimization) to drive more traffic to your website!

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There are tons of blogs online these days. It would probably take you less than a minute to find a blog on any imaginable topic if you were to search online. This is the power of the Internet – a limitless source of information.

Congratulations if you have decided to start a blog – it is a great way to give your company credibility…not to mention connect with your clients and potential clients on a more personal level…which can differentiate yourself from your competitors. The question is though – are you keeping up with it?

Many people get on a bandwagon to start something…but then let it fall by the wayside if they don’t get immediate results or reactions. They say patience is a virtue and this holds true for blogging. In order to build up a following, you have to maintain it and stay committed to it. You have to give people a reason to stay interested. Would you be interested in a blog that has an entry or two but hasn’t been touched in 5 months? Not likely.

In a perfect world, you would be able to post a couple of entries per week. Depending on your industry though – this is easier for some companies than others. Maybe you can only come up with one posting per week…or one bi-weekly. The thing is though to try to be consistent.

A great idea is to book a day off in your calender each week (or twice a week). If you have time allotted strictly for blogging, you are more likely to stick with it. Otherwise, it can turn into something that may cross your mind here and there, but then get lost amongst other priorities.

Take time to brainstorm topics – and jot down topics when they come to mind.

Add personality to your writing – afterall there is a human behind the writing – it doesn’t have to sound like one of your boring college textbooks. Don’t be scared to be witty and add humor. People will respond positively!

Blogging is also great for SEO (search engine optimization) of your website because it is a way to add fresh content on a regular basis…which the search engines love. Don’t have SEO for your website? We at Web Warrior Marketing will be happy to provide you with more information as well as a free consultation and quote for our services. Contact our Vancouver SEO company today! We help companies throughout Canada & the USA.

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5. To Promote your Business – a blog is a “voice” to your current customers as well as potential customers. If you keep yourself top of mind throughout the year, then you will be top of mind to people when they have a need for your product or service.

4. To be a Helpful Resource – if you know a lot about a topic, and are able to provide useful information to people, they will start to follow your blog, possibly let others know about it, and you may even start being recognized as an expert in the field of whatever you are blogging about. If your goal is to “get known”, it can give you a lot of credibility if you can show people that you really know what you are talking about…especially if you are able to share your own experiences that they can relate to…and comment on with their experiences.

3. To Make Connections – Are you really interested in something that maybe no one else you know is interested in? This is a great way to connect with others who share your interests from all over the world. And hey, if you are looking to grow your Facebook friends, this is a great way to start adding people! This is also a great way to stay connected with friends and family – all too often it is easy to lose touch. Let people know about your blog and ask them to follow it!

2. For a Hobby – have you ever been asked by people “What are your hobbies?” only to sit there and not have much to say? This is a great way to spend your time (a good alternative from just sitting in front of the TV) – not to mention great learning – and adding value to others at the same time. Have fun and be creative – the more interesting you are, the more people will like your blog, and your popularity will rise.

1. Because it is 2010…isn’t everyone supposed to be Blogging, Facebooking, and Twittering?

At Web Warrior Marketing, our primary focus is SEO and driving traffic to websites. We also help clients interested in blogging how to get started and with other forms of social media. Contact our Vancouver SEO company today for a FREE website consultation as to how we can drive traffic to your website and get you found online. Check out of website marketing services and contact us with any questions you may have. At Web Warrior Marketing, our goal is to Go to Battle for Your Website!